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LAWRENCEVILLE, GA –Gwinnett Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a 14-year-old girl who is believed to be endangered. Ashley Bell, of Stone Mountain, was last seen on Wednesday, May 24, at approximately 10:32 a.m. in the parking lot of Parkview High School (998 Cole Drive, unincorporated Lilburn). She was last seen walking toward the student parking lot after taking an exam. Bell’s cell phone was turned off a few hours later. Bell has had no activity on social media. She does not have access to money or a car. These circumstances are outside her normal behavior, as she…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced a $1.8 million plan to reopen Intrenchment Creek Park on Bouldercrest Road Southeast. The funding will finance the construction of new amenities in Intrenchment Creek Park, which will include a pavillion, trailhead, remote control airplane runway and walking trail. “I thank the Board of Commissioners for supporting our request to fund the redevelopment and reopening of Intrenchment Creek Park,” CEO Thurmond said. “We are excited about the investment in the new amenities and will work to expedite construction.” The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners allocated funding for the project from the…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA– Armor Health of Miami, Florida is the new contractor that will provide medical and mental /behavioral health services to inmates of the DeKalb County Jail. The contract became effective June 1, 2023the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office announced in a news release. Under the contract, the agency will provide comprehensive coverage for the agency’s more than 1,600 inmates. “Armor addresses a priority area of inmate care in today’s jail environment: a collaborative, holistic approach to medical and behavioral/mental health needs,” said Sheriff Melody Maddox, whose office oversees the DeKalb County Jail. “Arrestees have a right to privacy concerning…
ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County Board of Commissioners Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr.has been named as the 2023-2024 chairman of the Federal Policy Committee for the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). The Federal Policy Committee studies issues at the federal level and develops a targeted advocacy strategy to position Georgia counties as a resource on local government issues nationally. Nesbitt will lead the Federal Policy Committee with Henry County Chairwoman Carlotta Harrell, who was named vice-chair. Rockdale County Commissioner Doreen Williams was named as the 2023-2024 chair of the Health and Human Services Policy Committee for ACCG. The Health and…
DEKALB COUNTY, GA—DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson kicked off the District 3 Concert Series: Thriving Thursdays at the Rainbow Park Amphitheater, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur. The June 1 event was dedicated to celebrating DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond, and DeKalb County employees. The electric evening event welcomed an intergenerational crowd of more than 1,400 people. Hosted by Christopher Cornell, also known as “Cocktails,” the community gathered to hear live music from Atlanta saxophonist Ryan Kilgore and friends. Kilgore is a fourth-generation saxophone player, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and a graduate of a District 3 High School (Southwest DeKalb). Ryan…
The DeKalb County Board of Education will hold a public budget presentation and millage rate hearing to solicit feedback from the public regarding the 2023-2024 school system’s budget on Monday, June 12, 2023. The public presentation and hearing is in-person and will be held in the J. David Williamson Board Room, Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex, 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083. 10:30 am 1st PUBLIC BUDGET PRESENTATION 1st MILLAGE RATE HEARING COMMUNITY INPUT SESSION The meeting agenda is attached and can be accessed online by going to: www.dekalbschoolsga.org, click on Leadership, go to Simbli (formally known as…
Special Musical Guests include James Fortune, Pastor Mike Jr. and Travis Greene STONECREST, GA—New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Senior Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant will convene some of the globe’s most prolific ministry leaders for a three-day conference on June 27-29. Bishop Noel Jones, Pastor YPS and Dr. Dharius Daniels join a world class lineup at this year’s NOV8 (Innovate) Conference at New Birth’s Stonecrest campus, 6400 Woodrow Road. Award-winning artists James Fortune, Pastor Mike Jr. and Travis Greene will serve as special musical guests during the event. “We are living in an incredibly defining moment in history when we are…
DECATUR, GA – DeKalb County Tax Commissioner reminds property owners that annual assessment notices are not a tax bill. For questions and concerns, please call the county’s Property Appraisal & Assessment Department at 404-371-0841. “In an effort to guide taxpayers to the appropriate office, it is important to understand that the tax office works collaboratively with the Property Appraisal & Assessment Department to provide a seamless billing and collection process for ad valorem taxes in DeKalb,” said Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson. “Homeowners are encouraged to carefully review their assessment notices as soon as possible. While these notices serve as…
ATLANTA – State Rep. Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) recently received an honorary Doctorate in Christian Business Management from the School of the Great Commission Bible College and Seminary. “I am deeply humbled and honored to receive an honorary Doctorate in Christian Business Management from the School of the Great Commission Bible College and Seminary,” said Rep. Carter. “This recognition is a testament to my commitment to lifelong learning and my dedication to integrating Christian principles into business practices. I am grateful for the education and training I have received and look forward to continuing to serve my community with integrity and…
DECATUR, GA—DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management (DWM) crews are working to repair an 8-inch-diameter water main leak. This work is part of the Barbashela Creek Sewer Improvement Project. DeKalb County will provide updates about the progress of the repairs. Road closure and detour signs have been placed on Rockbridge Road near the construction area of South Hairston and Stone Mountain Lithonia roads during the repair advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions. For more information, contact the DeKalb County Watershed Department at 770-270-6243.